Decorating on a Budget with Big Lots

Yep, I totally just said Big Lots.  We’ll call it BL for short.  Because we are that close. I’ve always liked BL, especially their scrapbooking section.  I would always find something that I had to have and I spent most of my time on that one aisle. Then, I went looking for a sectional.  Preferably one that would clean well and be easy to take care of.  Life with kids, ya know.  I also didn’t want to pay $3000.  I went to every store in the area looking for something … [Read more...]

Before & After Living Room

It is still a work in progress (*ahem* curtain-less window), but not too shabby, huh? Details to come in another post soon!  If you have any questions, this would be the post to ask them. … [Read more...]

Easy & Cheap Easter Decor (How To)

I absolutely adore the large window in our living room.  One of my favorite ways to decorate seasonally is by dressing it up.  I needed something for Easter, but I wanted it to be easy, fairly quick, & cheap! What You Need: Plastic Easter eggs with holes (I used 2 sizes) Fishing Line Patience  (it takes time!) How to: This really need no explanation.  Simply thread your fishing line through the eggs.  I used regular and large size eggs.  I threaded from the top of one … [Read more...]

Living Room Arrangement Dilemma

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When I started on my post about my favorite room in the house, I started to pick my living room.  I spend the most time in it- I even sleep in it right now.  (It’s just a lot easier nurse on the couch & I don’t wake up hubby.)  Then, I realized that there is so much I want to change about this room.  I want to buy some new curtains, rearrange the furniture, and I’m looking at LCD TV stands.  Our current one is humongous and just not my taste anymore. Don’t judge the state … [Read more...]